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WHERE THE CITY KEEPS ITS CRAFTS

Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake
The One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi

Young Cultural Heritage Forum Hanoi 2027

20–23 July 2027 · Hanoi

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Four days on living crafts, historic quarters and conservation in Hanoi — studio sessions, a quarter walk and a certificate of participation.

Poster artwork: giant black HANOI, a coral circle around the One Pillar Pagoda, and the city’s coordinates.

About the forum

The Young Cultural Heritage Forum gathers students, young conservators and craft trainees in Hanoi to work on how a city keeps its buildings and its making.

Hanoi’s old quarter, temple yards and lakes give the forum a close look at heritage that people still use.

Hosted under the Summits Connect network, the forum combines keynotes, workshops, small-group sessions and structured networking.

An evening market in Hanoi's old quarter

Themes

Living crafts

Workshops, apprentices and skills still in daily use.

Historic quarters

Streets, shophouses and who they are for now.

Conservation practice

Recording, repair and deciding what to keep.

Heritage careers

First jobs in museums, sites and studios.

Programme highlights

  • Day 1
    Tue 20 Jul
    Opening & keynotes
    Welcome and keynotes on heritage people still use.
  • Day 2
    Wed 21 Jul
    Craft studios
    Small groups recording a making process.
  • Day 3
    Thu 22 Jul
    Quarter walk
    A walk through a historic quarter and a repair clinic.
  • Day 4
    Fri 23 Jul
    Briefings & closing
    Team briefings, networking and certificates.
A weaver working at a traditional loom

In the room

A keynote on a wide conference stage
A flower stall on a Hanoi old-quarter street

Dates & venue

The forum takes place in Hanoi, Vietnam. Exact venue details and the full timetable are sent to confirmed participants.

Dates20–23 July 2027
LocationHanoi, Vietnam
Application deadline4 June 2027
FormatIn person, four days
LanguageEnglish

Who should apply

Open to students, young conservators and craft trainees interested in cultural heritage, from any country.

Places & pricing

Choose the place that fits your situation, fill in one short application form and pay securely by debit or credit card.

Fully funded

€18

Covers application processing. Flights, accommodation, meals and programme costs are funded for selected participants.

Apply – €18

Partially funded

€40

Programme and accommodation covered; participants arrange their own travel.

Apply – €40

Self-funded

€120

Guaranteed review priority and full programme access; participants cover their own travel and stay.

Apply – €120
Optional visa invitation letter, €10. Only needed if you require an official invitation letter for a visa application. Just answer “Yes” to the visa question in the application form and the €10 is added to your total.

FAQ

What does the application fee cover?

Fully funded, partially funded and self-funded places each include different combinations of programme access, accommodation and travel support. See the pricing cards above. The optional €10 visa invitation letter is added in the form only if you need it.

How do I pay?

At the end of the application you pay by debit or credit card. No PayPal account is needed and we never see your card number.

When will I hear back?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 4 June 2027. You should hear from us within about 5 working days after submitting your application and payment.

Is this affiliated with a university or government?

The forum is organised under the Summits Connect Hub network. It is an independent youth and professional conference programme, not a government or university admissions process.

Ready to join us in Hanoi?

The application takes about 5 minutes.

Start your application